Kog45:
OK agreed but can u confirm Kayode invitation, if it's true well deserve.

tbaba1234:
Elastic friday Elahor
Daniel 'dabull' Amokachi
Chairman Christian Chukwu
Mathematical Segun Odegbami
Gangling Rashidi Yekini
The Big Boss stephen Keshi
Papilo Nwankwo Kanu
Dodomayana Peter Rufai
Gentle Giant Uche Okechukwu
Head master Mutiu Adepoju
Bright Omokaro Ten-Ten
Tijiani Babangida Okada
Garba Lawal (Chindo)

We used to have funny names for our players.

Kog45:
OK agreed but can u confirm Kayode invitation, if it's true well deserve.

tbaba1234:


You alluded that Kayode non-invitation was due to NFF politics. Why can't he just be because he is not the coach's kind of player or did not perform in camp? Rohr is the only coach that has invited Kayode twice now. He has been called up.

tglobal:


Had to jump in on Gbenga Okunowo to make the records straight, because you have mentioned his name a couple of times.

Gbenga Okunowo was in Barcelona's first team for only one season (1998-1999).and in this period, the Nigeria played only one competitive match, which was a CAN qualifier against Burundi in Abeokuta. This was an era, when the only top grade matches we played were qualifiers. The only other match in that period was the 5-nil loss to Catalonia. Yes Gbenga was not called up for either of this matches.

However, he was in the flying eagles squad for Nigeria 99 (while still in Barca). In the second half of that year, when he had gone to Benfica, the SE managed to play two friendly matches (Ghana and CDR) which were prosecuted with home based players.

1999 Summary:
Matches played by SE: 1
Matches Okunowo was not invited: 1

The scorecard doesn't show that he was shunned while in Barca.

Going forward, Gbenga was the first choice RB (had Jersey number 2), going into CAN 2000, where he started in 3 of the matches and came in as a substitute in the other two. He was already on loan to Benfica at this time. He was also a part of the Dream Team that year as well and featured in our matches in Sydney.

Again, I stepped in to correct a misrepresentation about Okunowo, because this is not the first time you are raising the issue of his exclusion from the SE. The facts on ground suggest otherwise

tbaba1234:
Kayode's invitation will make forgiveness a little happy.

tbaba1234:

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joseph1013:
Steven N'Zonzi has earned his first France call-up at the age of 28 having consistently impressed in La Liga. He rejected DR Congo 7 times.

Make of it what you want.

Icon4s:

Jay-Jay - Austin Okocha Cerezo - Austin Eguavoen Okada - Tijani Babangida Finito - Finidi George Prince of Monaco - Victor Ikpeba Shagari - Kingsley Obieku Owublow - Richard Owubokiri Gentle Giant - Uche Okechukwu Dependable defender - Taribo West Cele - Celestine Babayaro Kpoi - Emmanuel Amuneke Agbonabasket - Wifred Agbonavbare Yakubull -Yakubu Aiyegbeni Obagoal - Obafemi Martins The attacker - John Utaka Aghawonder - Julius Aghahowa Bundle of skills - Christian Obodo Investment - Benjamin Onwuachi 10 10 - 8right Omokaro Players these days no get nicknames sef. Mtcheew.

TheGoodJoe:


With the right selection of players, we can play with more control and bravery. We should be patient with Rohr. I remember Mancini starting out at City and many criticise his negative methods to see out games. He was very defensive against top sides. With time, the team grew into an attacking force.

Same can be said about Jardim of Monaco who was also negative and cautious in his earlier times at Monaco. With time, he groomed one of the best attacking sides in Europe.

Kog45:
pls add chief justice Adokiye Aimeisemeka and silverspoon Slyanus Okpala

forgiveness:


I can never forget that day i did nt see his name on the list for the friendly against Greece in 1999. Why was a Barcelonia player even ignored for these 3 matches?

komekn:


I disagree with you, he actually doesn't need to watch him. He is playing in a league ranked 30 in Europe in a team that's third from bottom smack bang in the relegation zone.

If he was that good he would not be in the Norwegian league playing for a bottom club.

Do you think it's only in Nigeria that we have scouts. All the scouting teams across Europe nobody saw him. But some how the Nigerian scouting team has four eyes with X-ray vision and found him worthy more than the hundreds if not thousands of Nigerian players playing in far better teams and leagues across the World.

I know players who have left those Nordic league to come and play non- league not national Vanarama I mean non - league. That's how lowly it is considered particularly if you are not playing for the top teams in those league.

In an earlier post you said you were celebrating this call up. What's there to celebrate, the enthronement of mediocrity The circumventing of acceptable quantifiable measurement of quality standards and ability for subjective personal preference.

Once you loose objective structure you open yourself to corrupt and sharp practices. You then murder equity and fair play in cold blood in broad daylight.

Whether he does well or not is entirely irrelevant.

It's like someone bypassing JAMB didn't even take the test then gets in without the pre- requisite qualifications ( has 2 O/levels). However, the individual studies hard and graduates with a first class degree.

Therefore the end justifies the means and that's OK. to you Sorry in my book that's corruption and cheating. Particularly as all those who had far greater merit were bypassed and therefore missed out on that university opportunity.

goldfish80:


Egwuekwe also played exceptionally well in Congo. He had a nasty cut on the head but still dug in with his bandaged head. He was a big reason we won that game. People remember Aaron Samuel for scoring the winner but Egwuekwe was the main man.

It leaves me quite sad when people call out players when they want to make a mundane comparison.

On this thread, It has become a fun thing to name Uche Nwaofor in Keshi's shiit list. This same Uche Nwaofor was the top scorer for the John Obuh lead U20 team in 2011.
This guy was so good that Venlo signed him up straight from Rangers. At Venlo, he formed a deadly strike partnership with Ahmed Musa which terrorised teams in Holland. On his Super Eagles debut, he scored a brace against South Africa. The second goal was a back heel which embarrassed Khunle!
I find it a bit odd that he keeps making everyone's shiit list.

tbaba1234:
Kayode's invitation will make forgiveness a little happy.

Icon4s:


As expected. Good.

Icon4s:


Yeah I noticed that too. For his age.

Reminds me of Kabiru Akinsola aka Omo Alhaja. I loved that guy die. He was a bull of an attacker. But his weight was his problem.

tbaba1234:


I really do not think this is a good way of assessing ability.

Nketiah just scored a brace for Arsenal in the EFL cup.. That does not mean he will be a top footballer. I remember a certain Federico Macheda of Man utd, i don't even know where he is now.

junnyjake:


Which club does he play for?

soetanoreoluwa:



Wow remember him.. Coach tella playes... Scored like 6 goals during AYC 2007... Always coming from bench to goal... Where is he now?


You remember oseni too?

Alfa??

forgiveness:


Five things to know about Kayode Olanrewaju


15 Aug, 2017

Colin Udoh, KweséESPN

comment
What do 17 goals in an Austrian season get you? An impending deal with nouveau riche Manchester City, that's what, and Nigeria striker Kayode Olanrewaju is the man reaping the fruits of his potency.

The forward is reportedly close to a transfer to City in a move seemingly out of left field, and is expected to spend the next season on loan to Spanish side Girona.

Here are five things about the new City arrival-then-departure.

1. Olanrewaju was a member of the Nigeria Under-17 class of 2009, which finished as runners-up to Switzerland at the World Cup in Nigeria. Although he played in every single game, he never lasted a full match and failed to score a single goal. Some of his contemporaries in that side were Ogenyi Onazi, Kenneth Omeruo and Ramon Azeez. International stars who played include Alvaro Morata, Shkodran Mustafi, Mario Gotze, Granit Xhaka, Isco and one Neymar ... who managed to score a grand total of one goal.

2. 'Larry' also played at two further FIFA cadet tournaments - the Under-20 World Cups in 2011 and 2013, scoring a combined total of five goals. Three of those came in Colombia in 2011, where he scored in consecutive group phase games.

3. Kayode started his career with Ibadan-based Marvelous FC, from where he moved to Ghana to join Red Bull FC. It was from Ghana that he was recommended to Nigeria Under-17 coach John Obuh, went for tryouts, and was picked for the World Cup squad. Prior to all of that, he was trained by one of the country's top youth coaches and spotters of talent, simply called Zico. Olanrewaju says he is grateful for the tutelage, telling KweséESPN: "I am happy with him and everyone else for what they contributed to my career."


4. It has been a grueling road for Olanrewaju, who had to overcome numerous roadblocks as he clawed his way up. Loaned out to ASEC Mimosas by Red Bull, he had trouble settling at the club and was eventually forced to go back home, where he was registered with Heartland before he could make his move to Israeli second division club Maccabi Nentaya. During his time in Israel he was managed by Emeka Ezeala, who used to work with former Germany coach Berti Vogts when the latter coached Nigeria. Olanrewaju's 13 goals and six assists helped haul Netanya to promotion.

5. Olanrewaju is a quick striker who can play centrally, but he is equally well-equipped to operate as a wide forward. Former teammate and Birmingham-bound midfielder Ogenyi Onazi says the striker has always been ready to take in as much knowledge as possible. "He is a person who always wants to learn and join in everything," Onazi told KweséESPN.

Onazi says even in their cadet days, the potential was there: "He was fast then, but the issue was his finishing. Now he has played under good coaches and learned how to finish, he will be deadly." A bold statement to make, but sources close to the player's camp told KweséESPN that Pep Guardiola watched films of the youngster for two months before making a decision on him. If true, that tells its own story, and a good one too.

https://www.google.com.ng/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=8&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjfg8a2xKPXAhXMthoKHVSbCesQFghcMAc&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.espnfc.com%2Fstory%2F3180232%2Ffive-kayode-olanrewaju-facts&usg=AOvVaw0uPd8gdMhpcZFbMmY7Nm60


It is not about Kayode. it is about the rules that must guide the merits and dis-merits of selection of playere into the National team. No double standard.

Kog45:
Do u mean owoblow -Felix owolabi or owublow - Owubokiri

soetanoreoluwa:

And some people will still think Rohr is biased.

komekn:


Can you tell me how many 17 year old have won MOTM awards in the last 3 years in the entire English professional league.

You said many so you should be quite easy for you to name just 10 over three years.

Icon4s:


Haha both.

Felix Owolabi was Owoblow
Richard Owubokiri was Owublow (coined from the original Owoblow)

forgiveness:


Five things to know about Kayode Olanrewaju


15 Aug, 2017

Colin Udoh, KweséESPN

comment
What do 17 goals in an Austrian season get you? An impending deal with nouveau riche Manchester City, that's what, and Nigeria striker Kayode Olanrewaju is the man reaping the fruits of his potency.

The forward is reportedly close to a transfer to City in a move seemingly out of left field, and is expected to spend the next season on loan to Spanish side Girona.

Here are five things about the new City arrival-then-departure.

1. Olanrewaju was a member of the Nigeria Under-17 class of 2009, which finished as runners-up to Switzerland at the World Cup in Nigeria. Although he played in every single game, he never lasted a full match and failed to score a single goal. Some of his contemporaries in that side were Ogenyi Onazi, Kenneth Omeruo and Ramon Azeez. International stars who played include Alvaro Morata, Shkodran Mustafi, Mario Gotze, Granit Xhaka, Isco and one Neymar ... who managed to score a grand total of one goal.

2. 'Larry' also played at two further FIFA cadet tournaments - the Under-20 World Cups in 2011 and 2013, scoring a combined total of five goals. Three of those came in Colombia in 2011, where he scored in consecutive group phase games.

3. Kayode started his career with Ibadan-based Marvelous FC, from where he moved to Ghana to join Red Bull FC. It was from Ghana that he was recommended to Nigeria Under-17 coach John Obuh, went for tryouts, and was picked for the World Cup squad. Prior to all of that, he was trained by one of the country's top youth coaches and spotters of talent, simply called Zico. Olanrewaju says he is grateful for the tutelage, telling KweséESPN: "I am happy with him and everyone else for what they contributed to my career."


4. It has been a grueling road for Olanrewaju, who had to overcome numerous roadblocks as he clawed his way up. Loaned out to ASEC Mimosas by Red Bull, he had trouble settling at the club and was eventually forced to go back home, where he was registered with Heartland before he could make his move to Israeli second division club Maccabi Nentaya. During his time in Israel he was managed by Emeka Ezeala, who used to work with former Germany coach Berti Vogts when the latter coached Nigeria. Olanrewaju's 13 goals and six assists helped haul Netanya to promotion.

5. Olanrewaju is a quick striker who can play centrally, but he is equally well-equipped to operate as a wide forward. Former teammate and Birmingham-bound midfielder Ogenyi Onazi says the striker has always been ready to take in as much knowledge as possible. "He is a person who always wants to learn and join in everything," Onazi told KweséESPN.

Onazi says even in their cadet days, the potential was there: "He was fast then, but the issue was his finishing. Now he has played under good coaches and learned how to finish, he will be deadly." A bold statement to make, but sources close to the player's camp told KweséESPN that Pep Guardiola watched films of the youngster for two months before making a decision on him. If true, that tells its own story, and a good one too.

https://www.google.com.ng/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=8&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjfg8a2xKPXAhXMthoKHVSbCesQFghcMAc&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.espnfc.com%2Fstory%2F3180232%2Ffive-kayode-olanrewaju-facts&usg=AOvVaw0uPd8gdMhpcZFbMmY7Nm60


It is not about Kayode. it is about the rules that must guide the merits and dis-merits of selection of playere into the National team. No double standard.

Taliban:

Bright omokaro ten ten
Yisa sofoluwe minister of defence
Uch ukechukwu gentle giant

Mujtahida:

I wonder what you would say when Kayode is invited again. You will say pressure was mounted on Rohr abi? Guy fear God oo. National team is nobody's birth right. You are there today, you won't be there tomorrow.

Mujtahida:

As if I Pre - empted what just happened. Was thinking Kayode will be invited but not so soon and now he has. So what say you forgiveness? How about your accusations and insinuations now.